Shloka 2.2.30

यौवराज्य-प्रस्तावः (Proposal for Rāma’s Installation as Heir-Apparent)

Devanagari script

प्रजासुखत्त्वे चन्द्रस्य वसुधायाः क्षमागुणैः।बुद्ध्या बृहस्पतेस्तुल्यो वीर्ये साक्षाच्छचीपतेः।।2.2.30।।

Transliteration

rājalakṣaṇayuktena kāntena anupamena ca |

uvāca rasayuktena svareṇa nṛpatir nṛpān || 2.2.3 ||

Translation

Endowed with the marks of royalty, and with an attractive, incomparable presence, the lord of men addressed the other kings in a voice both pleasing and dignified.

Context

He is equal to the Moon in causing happiness to the people, to the earth in forbearance, to Brihaspati in wisdom and to Indra in prowess.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• assembled kings (nṛpāḥ)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharmic leadership includes refined communication: authority should be joined with courtesy and aesthetic restraint so that governance persuades rather than merely compels.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration transitions into Daśaratha’s formal speech to the gathered kings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dignified eloquence—speech that is both authoritative (rājalakṣaṇa) and pleasing (rasa-yukta).